Newcastle Automotive Businesses Invited to MTA NSW Changing Gear Business Forum

Every day, automotive business owners are making decisions that affect the future of their workshop. Whether it's investing in new technology, managing staff, understanding changing regulations or planning for future growth, staying informed has never been more important.

To support businesses across the Hunter, MTA NSW is bringing its Changing Gear Business Forum to Newcastle on Thursday, 3 September.

Taking place at Newcastle Museum, the event has been developed specifically for locals in the automotive sector who want practical, relevant information they can apply in their business. Throughout the evening, attendees will hear from industry experts, ask questions, and gain a clearer understanding of the issues shaping the automotive industry.

Topics that matter to local businesses

The forum will explore a range of issues affecting workshops across the Hunter region, including:

• Employment Relations and workplace compliance
• Workforce challenges and automotive training
• The growing role of EVs, hybrid vehicles and emerging technologies
• Workplace safety and business risk
• Economic conditions and what they mean for local automotive businesses.

As well as expert presentations, the event provides an opportunity to speak directly with the MTA NSW team and discuss the questions and challenges unique to your business.

Connect with your local industry

The Changing Gear Business Forum is also an opportunity to meet other automotive business owners and managers from across Newcastle and the Hunter.

Sharing experiences, hearing how others are responding to industry change, and building stronger local connections can be just as valuable as the presentations themselves.

Whether you're running an independent workshop, a dealership, a specialist repair business or anything in between, the forum is designed to provide practical knowledge and useful conversations that can help support your business into the future.

Registrations are now open. View the full event program and secure your place at the Newcastle Changing Gear Business Forum: MTA NSW Business Forum 2026: Newcastle - Home